Bowdy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish, Irish, English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bowdy is a modern name with uncertain origins.
Meaning of the Name Bowdy
Bowdy is a modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variation of the name Brody, which is of Scottish and Irish origin. The name Brody means 'ditch' or 'muddy place' in Scottish Gaelic. Bowdy may also be a variant of the English name Buddy, which means 'friend' or 'companion'. Overall, Bowdy is a unique and uncommon name with multiple possible meanings.
Popularity of the Name Bowdy
The popularity for the name Bowdy peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,220 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Bowdy had the most male births in 2005 with 10, which ranked number 7,094 out of 13,368 male names. The number of births for the name Bowdy has declined over the last ten years from 7 births to 6 births, a decline of -14.29%. Among males, Bowdy has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 6 births, a decline of -14.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bowdy
- 20 Year Trend of Bowdy: -33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Bowdy: -14.29%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Bowdy: -14.29%
Popularity of Bowdy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bowdy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bowdy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bowdy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bowdy
- Total Births of Bowdy: 6 (-1.53%)
- Male Births of Bowdy: 6 (-1.53%)
Given the downward trend of Bowdy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.53% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Bowdy have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.53%.